Calendar: Events across the Modesto region

Townsend Opera presents memoir of death row advocate Sister Helen Prejean. 7:30 p.m. Friday; 2 p.m. Sunday. $10-$71.

Grammy Award-winning singer, songwriter and social activist. 7:30 p.m. $49-$99.

Play by Darrah Cloud, chronicling women and struggles with physical and psychological abuse and violence. 7:30 p.m. $10-$40.

Play by Tim Rice and Andrew Lloyd Webber about the trials and triumphs of Joseph, Israel’s favorite son. Times vary. $39-$99.

Modesto Symphony Orchestra, performs Mahler’s Resurrection Symphony. 8 p.m. $37-$92.

Modesto Symphony Youth Orchestra. 2 p.m. $10 general admission; $5 youths.

Talent show featuring youth and adult contestants in ballet folklorico dance groups and mariachi/ranchera singers. 7 p.m. $12-$20.

Picking Up the Pieces tour. New songs from her upcoming studio album, with special guest Griffin House. 7 p.m. $49-$89.

Comedy for a cause supporting the Carlos Vieira Foundation helping families with autism. 7 p.m. $20-$100.

Sponsored by ModestoView in search of the cleanest comic in the Valley. 8 p.m. $12-$20.

Comedy show with a twist. And special guest Taylor Tomlinson. 7:30 p.m. $29-$59.

The Gallo Center for the Arts is at 1000 I St., Modesto. Call 209-338-2100.

www.galloarts.org.

Funstrummers. Songbooks provided. 6 p.m. Tuesdays. Trinity Presbyterian Church, 1600 Carver Road, Modesto. Donation. 209-505-3216.

Beginning group ukulele lessons. 6-8 p.m. Mondays. First United Methodist Church, Modesto, 850 16th St. Donations. 209-505-3216.

Men’s barbershop-style a capella chorus rehearsals. 7-9:30 p.m. Tuesdays. Mancini Hall, 718 Tuolumne Blvd., Modesto. 209-524-6139.

Sundays: May 15, Ernie Bucio’s Little Big Band; June 19, Bye Bye Blues Band; July 17, Creole Jazz Kings. 12:30 p.m. Jam sets. 1 p.m. featured band. Clarion Hotel & Conference Center, 1612 Sisk Road, Modesto $8-$12. 209-620-0285.

Brief ukulele lessons and tips. Other acoustic instruments welcome. 10 a.m.-noon Thursdays. Carnegie Arts Center, 250 N. Broadway, Turlock. Free. 209-634-3311 or 209-667-2272.

Hosted by UC Merced with headliner The Ernie Bucio Little Big Band. 7 p.m. U.C. Merced Lakireddy Auditorium, 5200 Lake Road, Merced. Free. 209-813-4061.

Commemorating the 100th anniversary of the National Park Service. With special piece titled “Our Nation’s Nature,” led by conductor Les Marsden. 7 p.m.-9 p.m. Sierra Vista Church, 39696 Highway 41, Oakhurst. 209-966-6988.

7:30 p.m. Stanislaus State Bernell & Flora Snider Recital Hall, 1 University Circle, Turlock. $12. 209-668-3958.

7:30 p.m. Stanislaus State Bernell & Flora Snider Recital Hall, 1 University Circle, Turlock. $12. 209-668-3958.

Four musicians playing five- and six-stringed electric violins, viola and cello. 7:30 p.m. Turlock Community Auditorium, 1574 E. Canal Drive, Turlock. $25 general admission; $15 students. 209-634-0788 or 209-667-5874. www.turlockconcert.org/tickets.php.

Fundraiser for local nonprofit Omega Nu. 7 p.m. Old Fisherman’s Club, 10800 Maze Blvd., Modesto. $50-$52. https://omeganupresents.com.

Scottish, Irish and American folk tunes. 7 p.m. and 3 p.m. Coulterville United Methodist Church on Highway 49, Coulterville. Free. 209-848-1216.

Folk music concert. 8 p.m. $22-$32.

Four different looks at the works and social impact of the English poet, playwright. Free.

Documentary on the sometimes misunderstood singer from the 1960s. $8-$10.

Romantic comedy about an uptight German businesswoman and a kind-hearted American wrestler. $8-$10.

Folk music concert. 8 p.m. $22-$32.

When pushed to protect their land from the Garcia Cartel, the Ramirez family will do what it takes. In Spanish. Rated R. 7 p.m. $10; under 17 free.

A New York Film Critics Series sneak preview. Explores the relationship between mothers and daughters. Live video Q&A with director and select actors after. 7:30 p.m. $12.

Fundraiser for Rivers of Recovery, hosted by Stanislaus Fly Fishers. Rivers of Recovery, a nonprofit, serves disabled combat veterans. 6:30 p.m. $10; free for veterans with valid veteran ID.

Special showing on 35-mm film. Private investigator searching for a missing woman, from past, and finds self. $8-$10.

Sundance Film Festival selection about a food critic Jonathan Gold seeking out ethnic foods in Los Angeles. $8-$10.

True story of Srinivasa Ramunujan, a mathematician, whose genius for mathematics takes him from the slums of India to Trinity College, Cambridge University. $8-$10.

The State Theatre is at 1307 J St., Modesto. Call 209-527-4697. www.thestate.org.

Country and classical music together in a comedy about mix-ups and finding the right mix. 7:30 p.m. Fridays-Saturdays; 2 p.m. Saturdays-Sundays. Stage 3 Theatre Company, 208 S. Green St., Sonora. $25 adults; $22 seniors; $17 students. 209-536-1778. www.stage3.org.

Center Stage Conservatory presents a story of a collision of fates between six people who all have one person, and one unifying event, in common. The piece will include traditional theater, spoken word poetry and dance. 948 11th St., Modesto. Times vary. $15 general admission; $10 students. 209-846-0179.

Shakespeare Under the Stars series. California State University, Stanislaus, Amphitheater, 1 University Circle, Turlock. 6:30 gates open; 8 p.m. performance. Free. 209-668-3958.

Sierra Repertory Theater presents the musical biography of country music legend Hank Williams. Fallon House Theater, 11175 Washington St., Columbia State Historic Park. $20-$32. 209-532-3120.

www.sierrarep.com.

Through Thursday, May 5, Turlock Regional High School Teachers Exhibition. Saturday, April 30, screen printing with Andrew Cain 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Gallery hours: noon-5 p.m. Monday-Wednesday; noon-9 p.m. Thursday-Saturday. 135 W. Main St., Turlock. Free.

Wednesday, May 11-Thursday, June 30, Graduating BFA Seniors and Recent Works with reception 5:30 p.m. Thursday, May 12. Noon-5 p.m. Mondays-Wednesdays; noon-9 p.m. Thursdays-Saturdays. 135 W Main St., Turlock.

Ongoing, work by Brad and Nancy Hawn. Gallery hours: 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Wednesday-Friday. 920 13th St., Modesto.

Thursday, May 5-Friday, May 27, Graduating Seniors Exhibition and Annual Sculpture Yard Show with reception 5:30 p.m. May 5. Gallery hours: noon-4 p.m. Monday-Friday; 6-9 p.m. Thursday; noon-4 p.m. Saturday. 1 University Center, Turlock. Free. www.csustan.edu.

Thursday, May 19, guest artist Henrietta Sparkman, 5 p.m.-9 p.m. Gallery hours: 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday-Wednesday; 1-6 p.m. Thursday, 1-9 p.m. with Third Thursday Art Walk; 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Friday. 1224 K St., Modesto.

Through Friday, May 27, Central California Art Showcase, collaborative spring juried exhibit of local artists. Thursday, April 21, Third Thursday Art Walk. Gallery hours: 11:30 a.m.-5 p.m., Tuesday-Friday; noon-4 p.m. Saturday. 1015 J St., Modesto. Free. www.ccartassn.org.

Thursday, May 19, Third Thursday Art Walk. 5-9 p.m.

Gustine Museum Historical Society presents “Grandma’s Kitchen,” kitchen items from the 1930s to 1950s. Gallery hours: 1-4 p.m. Thursday and Sunday. 397 Fourth St., Gustine. www.gustinehistoricalsociety.org.

Ongoing, Mary A. Scheinuck, Waldemar “Walt” Scheinuck and other California artists. Gallery hours: Open by appointment. 18091 Hart Lane, Manteca.

Exhibits of a county recorder’s office, a general store and a re-created blacksmith shop. Gallery hours: noon-4 p.m. Tuesday-Sunday. 1402 I St., Modesto. Free.

Thursday, May 19, Third Thursday Art Walk, 5-9 p.m. Gallery hours: 11 a.m.-5:30 p.m. 1222 J St., Modesto. www.peerartrecoveryproject.org.

Thursday, May 19, Third Thursday Art Walk, 5-9 p.m. 1030 J. St., Modesto.

www.preservationcoffee.com.

Ongoing artists exhibit. 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Saturday; 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Sunday. 3012 McHenry Ave., Modesto.

Thursday, May 19, Third Thursday Art Walk, 5-9 p.m. 1313 J St., Modesto. www.stillsmokingstore.tripod.com.

Thursday, May 19, Third Thursday Art Walk, 5-9 p.m. 909 10th St., Modesto.

www.trevinosbarbershop.com.

Ongoing, “Rhett Regina Owings: Monterey Coast.” Gallery hours: 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Mondays-Thursdays; 8:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Fridays. 132 S. Center St., Turlock.

Ongoing, 10 local artists. Exhibit hours: 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Monday-Saturday. 4459 Spyres Way, Suite A, Modesto.

Through Sunday, May 1, Yosemite Renaissance celebrates its 30th year with exhibit of 49 paintings, photographs, prints and sculptures by 47 artists. Gallery hours: 10 a.m.-noon and 1-4 p.m. daily. 9037 Village Drive, Yosemite Valley.

Folk dancing lessons. No partner or experience necessary. Open to teens and older. 7:30-9:30 p.m. Fridays. $5. 209-634-8843 or 209-480-0387.

Community-based ukulele strum and singalong. Open to all ages and skill levels, as well as other acoustic instruments. 10:30 a.m. Free.

www.turlockukejamz.org.

Collaborative show with Central California Art Association’s Mistlin Gallery in Modesto. Spring juried exhibit of local artists. Free.

LightBox Theatre Company. Based on an 1898 children’s story by Kenneth Grahame. $12; $10 CAC members; $8 youths.

The Carnegie Arts Center is at 250 N. Broadway, Turlock. Call 209-632-5761.

www.carnegieartsturlock.org.

16929 Chicken Ranch Road, Jamestown. 209-984-4806. www.chickenranchcasino.com.

1200 Athens Ave., Lincoln. www.thundervalleycasino.com.

12222 New York Ranch Road, Jackson.

www.jacksoncasino.com.

1 Red Hawk Parkway, Placerville. www.redhawkcasino.com.

14455 Highway 16, Brooks. www.cachecreek.com.

Friday April 29, Zydeco Flames; Saturday, April 30, Caravanseria, Tribute to Santana; Thursday, May 5, Hal Ketchum; Friday May 6, Tempest; Saturday, May 7, Jeremy McComb; Thursday-Friday, May 12-13, Tommy Castro and The Painkillers; Saturday, May 14, Steel Breeze; Thursday, May 19, Marie Miller and Kris Allen; Friday, May 20, Mustache Harbor; Saturday, May 21, Garage Boys; Thursday, May 26, Harvest Gold; Friday-Saturday, May 27-28, Busta Groove. 19400 Tuolumne Road N., Tuolumne.

Charity fundraiser for the Lymphoma Leukemia Society. Free; donations accepted. 6 p.m. doors; 6:30 p.m. food; 7:30 p.m. show. Famiglia Bistro, 2501 McHenry Ave., Modesto. 209-531-3517.

Charity fundraiser for the National Multiple Sclerosis Society, Northern California Chapter. With headliner Mark Smalls and friends. Free; donations accepted. 8 p.m. Mature content. Queen Bean Coffee House, 1126 14th St., Modesto. 209-521-8000. www.nationalmssociety.org/Chapters/CAN.

Fifth annual live music showcase partners with other community arts organizations this year. Nearly a dozen venues across Modesto all month featuring songwriters, instrumentalists and performers from China, India, South Africa and beyond. See www.modestounplugged.com for details. $5-$32 available at door; kids 12 and under free. 209-543-5306.

Live music, animals, destruction derby, motocross, truck and tractor pulls, kids activities, midway, food and more. Merced County Spring Fairgrounds, 403 F St., Los Banos. $3-$9; arena events have their own ticket prices. Hours vary by day. 209-826-5166. www.co.merced.ca.us.

Butterfly releases, parade, children’s activities, art, competitions, entertainment and more. Weekend begins at Taste of Mariposa, 5 p.m. Friday at Mariposa County Fairgrounds. Parade 10 a.m. Saturday; festival runs 9 a.m.-8 p.m. Saturday; 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Sunday. Downtown Mariposa, Highway 140 at Highway 149. www.mariposabutterflyfestival.net.

Annual family event features arts and craft vendors, live entertainment, church tours and more. 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Downtown Sonora. Free. 209-532-7725.

Annual event, with food, fun and entertainment. 1-8 p.m. Delhi High School, 16881 Schendel Ave. 209-632-2436.

Festival with car, truck and motorcycle show. 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Saturday and 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Sunday. Downtown Ceres. 209-409-2676.

www.ceresstreetfaire.org.

Sunset dinner and Wild West trains, Sunday brunch trains. Call or check website for times and prices. Sierra Railroad Golden Sunset and Daylight Trains, 330 S. Sierra Ave., Oakdale. 800-866-1690. www.sierrarailroad.com.

Veterans of Foreign Wars. 7-11 a.m. Sundays. Veterans of Foreign Wars Hall, 2801 W. Hatch Road, Modesto. $7. 209-537-3360.

Friday night dinner by VFW Post 3199. 4-7 p.m. Fridays. Veterans of Foreign Wars Hall-Modesto, 2801 W. Hatch Road. $6-$10. 209-537-3360.

Presented by Northern Mariposa County History Center. 8-11 a.m. second Sundays. Coulterville School House, Broadway and Cemetery. $5 adults; $3 children.

Hosted by Ripon VFW Post 1051. 5:30-7 p.m. Fridays. Veterans of Foreign Wars, 12455 W. Ripon Road, Ripon. Small donation required. 209-599-6815.

Hosted by VFW 1051 of Ripon. Chicken strips, burgers, fish or shrimp with fries. 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. Wednesdays. Veterans of Foreign Wars, 12455 W. Ripon Road, Ripon. Small donation required. 209-599-6815.

VFW Auxiliary weekly hamburger nights. 5-8 p.m. Fridays. Veterans of Foreign Wars, 1405 E. Linwood Ave., Turlock. $2-$6.50. 209-668-9710.

Livingston VFW monthly hamburger night. 5-7 p.m. last Thursdays. Livingston Veterans Memorial Hall, 1605 Seventh St. $2-$4.50. 209-394-2059. www.vfwlivingston.com.

Year-round. 8 a.m.-noon. Saturdays. 16th Street and Canal, Merced. 209-389-4175.

Hosted by Fraternal Order of Eagles. 8-11 a.m. first Sundays. Eagles Hall, 126 Camellia Way, Modesto. $6. 209-577-2298.

Steak dinner, salad bar, no-host bar. Hosted by the Fraternal Order of Eagles. 5 p.m. social; 7 p.m. dinner first Fridays. Eagles Hall, 126 Camellia Way, Modesto. $12. 209-577-2298.

8 a.m.-noon first Sundays. IOOF Hall, Main Street, Knights Ferry. $5.

Monthly luncheon. 11:15 a.m. third Wednesdays. Denair Community Center, 3850 N. Gratton Road. 209-632-0011.

www.sirinc.org.

8-11 a.m. second Sundays. Odd Fellows Hall, 30018 Yosemite Blvd., La Grange. $6. 209-853-2128

50-plus club. 8:30-9 a.m. Sundays. Denny’s, 1525 McHenry Ave., Modesto. 209-576-0279.

7 a.m.-1 p.m. Thursdays and Saturdays. 16th Street, between H and I streets. Free. 209-605-8536.

5 p.m. Thursdays. Main Street, Columbia State Historic Park. Free 209-499-8273.

Hosted by the Black Hat Foundation to benefit WATCH Resources. Hors d’oeuvres, diner, dance and silent auction. 5 p.m doors open; 7 p.m. event starts. Black Oak Casino Hotel, 19400 Tuolumne Road N., Tuolumne. $95. 209-536-1938.

5:30 p.m. Red Event Center Bar and Grill, 921 Eighth St., Modesto. Free. 209-523-8368.

Annual car show sponsored by Lake Tulloch Lions Club. 5 p.m doors; 7 p.m. event. Copper Town Square on Highway 4, Copperopolis. Free. 209-785-6219 or 209-785-7858.

www.hotcoppercarshow.com.

Turlock Chamber of Commerce event with live music from The Blues Box Bayou Band. 7-9 p.m. Assyrian American Civic Club, 2168 N. Golden State Blvd., Turlock. $100, advance only. 209-632-2221.

Daily excursion rides. $15 adults; $10 6-17; free under 6 and members. South Fifth Avenue at Reservoir Road, Jamestown.

Sponsored by the Commemorative Air Force. 9 a.m.-2 p.m. second Saturdays. Modesto Airport, 700 Tioga Drive, Hangar 1. 209-526-5868.

www.cafvalleysquadron.org.

9 a.m.-2 p.m. fourth Saturdays. Turlock Municipal Airport, 13602 Newport Road, Turlock. 209-620-6312.

10 a.m.-4 p.m. daily. Castle Air Museum, 5050 Santa Fe Drive, Atwater. $12 adults; $8 seniors; $5 youths 6-17; free age 5 and under. 209-723-2178.

6:30 a.m. Wednesdays. Perko’s Cafe, 2120 Patterson Road, Riverbank. 209-342-7358.

Successful Thinkers Network-Modesto Learning Zone programs. Tuesdays. 11:30 a.m. Round Table Pizza, 3848 McHenry Ave., Modesto. 209-712-8997.

Variety of fitness classes including senior classes and beginning line dancing. No registration or membership required. Monday-Friday; call for times. Centenary Methodist Church, 1911 Toyon Ave. Donation. 209-988-5655.

www.centenarychurch.net.

Toastmasters club Daybreakers 1388. 6:15-7:20 a.m. second, third and fourth Wednesdays. Denny’s, 1525 McHenry Ave., Modesto. www.toastmasters.org.

7 p.m. second and fourth Thursdays. Samaritan Village, 7700 Fox Road, Hughson. 209-384-7128 or 209-631-9458.

The Healthy Aging Association offers group exercise classes for those 60 and older. Classes range from strength training, aerobics or tai chi. Call for information on class location and times. Healthy Aging Association, 121 Downey Ave., Suite 102, Modesto. Free. 209-523-2800.

Noon-1 p.m. second and fourth Mondays. Fuddruckers, 3848 McHenry Ave., Modesto. 209-390-6607.

Valley Super Singles weekly social time for singles age 50 and older. 5:30 p.m. first and third Fridays. Bel Piatto Restaurant, 1000 Kansas Ave., Modesto. 209-883-2685.

Presented by Oakdale Grange No. 435. Food and drink free. 7-9:30 p.m. second Fridays. Oakdale Grange Hall, Lambuth and F streets. $10. 209-556-8524 or 209-838-7421.

Sonora Writers Group. 10:30 a.m. second Saturdays. Call for location. 209-734-8097.

Support group for those either writing for themselves or for publication. 5:30-7 p.m. second Tuesdays. Merced Multicultural Arts Center, 645 W. Main St. Free.

Society meets to instruct, inform and educate members in the techniques of research. 7 p.m. third Tuesdays. Trinity Presbyterian Church, Telle Center, 1600 Carver Road, Modesto. 209-526-5009.

Monthly meeting. 1:30 p.m. second Sundays. Seventh-day Adventist Church, Fellowship Hall, 16th and G streets, Modesto. Free. 209-522-0147.

A walk/run for autism awareness. Proceeds benefit the Mind Matters nonprofit clinic that treats autism and other learning disorders. Registration $25-$30. Murphys Park, South Algiers Street, Murphys. 209-728-2184. www.mindmattersclinic.org or www.active.com.

Parkview Christian Estates annual car show and marketplace. Proceeds will benefit low-income seniors in the community. Car show registration $20 advance; $25 at door. Free admission to public. Davis Park Church of Christ, 901 W. Rumble Road, Modesto. 209-521-0860. www.mindmattersclinic.org or www.parkviewchristianestates.com.

Open to all women in the county. Noon. $10. Oakdale Golf and Country Club, 243 N. Stearns Road, Oakdale. 209-322-3338.

Manteca’s National Day of Prayer inviting people of all faiths to pray for the nation. 6 a.m. $10. Manteca Senior Center, 295 Cherry Lane, Manteca. 209-629-1458 or 209-612-8681.

In celebration of Older Americans Month, the Healthy Aging Association will have wellness information booths, tai chi and multiple ways to get you moving. Registration 7:30 a.m.; event 8 a.m.-1 p.m. East La Loma Park, 2001 Edgebrook Drive, Modesto. 209-523-2800. www.HealthyAgingAssociation.org.

Costumed heroes from “Star Wars,” Marvel, DC with special guest Sonic the Hedgehog 10 a.m.-noon. Comic book artists 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Free comic books all day. Event 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Bonanza Books and Comics, 2306 McHenry Ave., Modesto. 209-529-0415.

www.bonanzabooks.net.

Hosted by the Atwater Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 9946. Relive prom or create new memories. Atwater VFW Post, 1388 Broadway, Atwater. $35 couple; $17.50 singles; presale only. 6 p.m.-10:30 p.m. 209-358-7224 or 209-225-6380.

Dancing and socializing. Different themes monthly. 10 a.m.-1:30 p.m. Wednesdays. Riverbank Community Center, 3600 Santa Fe St. $4 members; $6 nonmembers; $12 annual membership. 209-521-7194.

7:30-10 p.m. Wednesdays. Turlock Senior Center, 1191 Cahill St.

Social time for singles age 50 and older. 5:30 p.m. first and third Fridays. Bel Piatto Restaurant, 1000 Kansas Ave., Modesto. 209-883-2685.

Dance on Tuesdays, second Fridays. First-time guests are free. 10 a.m.-1:30 p.m. Tuesdays; 7-10 p.m. second Fridays. Modesto Senior Center, 211 Bodem St. Day: $4 members, $6 nonmembers; night: $5 and $7. 209-534-7663.

Rock and country band. 1-4 p.m. second and fourth Sundays. Manteca Senior Center, 295 Cherry Lane. $4. 209-825-0116.

Monthly dances. 7-10 p.m. second Saturdays. Odd Fellows Hall, 6941 Hughson Ave., Hughson. $5 members; $7 nonmembers. 209-614-8048.

7-8:30 p.m. Tuesdays. Oakdale Grange Hall, Lambuth and F streets. $4. 209-526-4452.

Square dance club workshop nights. 7-9 p.m. Wednesdays. American Legion Hall, 75 Bothun Road, Turlock. 209-996-0844. www.facebook.com/turlock.steppinpards.

Potluck meal with prizes. 6 p.m. second Fridays; 1 p.m. fourth Sundays. Hughson Senior Center, 2307 Fourth St. $2 door; $8 membership. 209-538-0362.

Workshop Wednesdays and Saturday Party Nights. Open to ages 12 and up. 7 p.m. Wednesdays and third Saturdays. Oakdale Grange Hall, Lambuth and F streets. $3-$6 per person; $20 annual dues. 209-236-1628. www.singleskirtsnflirts.ccsda.org.

For Shakespeare's “Much Ado About Nothing” and summer conservatory for students grades 7 and above. 1-3 p.m. Performances Friday, June 24-Sunday, July 3. 948 11th St.; enter on J Street. 209-846-0179. centerstagemodesto.com.

This story was originally published April 26, 2016 at 2:23 PM with the headline "Calendar: Events across the Modesto region."